Reed Smith LLP

At Reed Smith, our global corporate practice is a full service group of 300 lawyers.   

Whether for M&A, capital markets or private equity transactions, or any type of commercial matter, we combine vast experience from working with some of the world’s most successful and sophisticated businesses with a wealth of knowledge of local law and business practice.  We help you manage the now and anticipate the next.

Our single global partnership structure and footprint enables us quickly to assemble joined-up, multi-disciplinary teams.   Our corporate lawyers regularly work with our experts in tax, employment, benefits, real estate, intellectual property and other specialist areas, providing integrated support tailored to the needs of your transaction.   We deliver a consistent, end-to-end service whenever and wherever you need it.

Intellectual Property (IP) is the linchpin propelling innovation and ideas forward. We work to maximize and protect the value of your IP and represent you in legal proceedings where needed, all the while ensuring your business can continue to grow and develop.

Your business benefits from our deep trial experience in all IP areas concerning patents, copyrights, trademarks, unfair competition and trade secrets, transactions, and arbitration. Given the inherently global nature of intellectual property issues, we can provide you with transatlantic support, coordinating on matters seamlessly across jurisdictions and across the full IP spectrum.

We have significant experience devising (and helping our clients to implement) global IP strategies, having advised clients on such matters across key industry sectors, including Entertainment & Media, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Transportation, among others.

We are also experienced in advising clients on how best to prioritize their IP objectives, ensuring that they can achieve optimal outcomes based on their available budget. Our advice encompasses advising on how to mitigate IP risk and whether, in any instance, the best strategy is to pursue registered IP rights (e.g. patents and registered trademarks) or to rely on unregistered rights (e.g. trade secrets and unregistered trademarks). This is a complex, nuanced and context-specific area, which requires a joined-up approach. That’s where we step in.

Nothing is more critical to the success of your business than an engaged, productive workforce. That is why we help businesses navigate the evolving landscape of laws and regulations that govern the workplace, while helping retain and attract the most talented skilled employees. At Reed Smith, we provide seamless, tailored advice on a global, national and regional basis.

We take the time to learn the intricacies of your business, industry and employees, and transform that understanding into pragmatic advice for any employment issues that arise in your environment. We provide you with holistic counsel on prevention and training to minimize risk, results-driven litigation defense and a programmatic methodology to ensure continued compliance and employee retention.

When you encounter an issue in employee benefits, executive compensation or employment litigation, you need quick, seamless solutions. At Reed Smith, we have the knowledge and experience to address these separate, but related areas.

Our business is taking care of your business -- that includes your executive team and employees. We are available to advise on all legal, design, drafting, negotiation and compliance aspects of executive compensation matters, and can provide counsel on innovative and traditional employee retirement, health and welfare benefits programs.

Rather than problem-solve as issues arise, we proactively identify risks and develop strategies to avoid benefits-related litigation. Should an employer-employee dispute arise that cannot be quickly resolved, our experienced lawyers are fully prepared to represent you and your interests before administrative agencies, arbitrators or in court.

Your business needs to identify and manage risk to thrive. Strategic, commercial and timely advice are critical to your company’s reputation and success. As one of the largest disputes firms in the world, Reed Smith, has garnered a reputation for comprehensive and international counsel and representation. Domestic and international disputes can be litigated or arbitrated either where you are headquartered or in any region where you operate.

Whether you require pre-contract risk management; targeted negotiation and alternative dispute resolution strategy; insurance coverage guidance; or assistance in hearings, motions, trials and appeals in courts around the globe, your business goals drive our strategy.

As trusted legal counsel to leading international businesses, we help you navigate the complexities of operating in this fast-paced, evolving marketplace, and guide you to solutions that align with your business objectives. We leverage a wealth of experience, strong commercial and project-management skills, and dedication to deliver value to our clients.

Whether you are facing a complex multi-party or multi-jurisdictional dispute, or a smaller, more specialized conflict, you need counsel with the knowledge, skills, experience and footprint to handle local or international concerns across a diverse range of sectors and industries. We have resolved disputes of all sizes and profiles, and many of our lawyers have extensive experience securing decisions and rulings in courtrooms and arbitration tribunals around the world. Let us be your advocates and keep your business on the move.

At Reed Smith, we are flexible and agile, acting quickly to protect risk to your business and navigate unavoidable delays that can have serious consequences. Our significant experience in emergency situations, including pre-emptive remedies such as injunctions and asset-tracing orders, is your advantage in fast-moving disputes. And, should you find yourself in litigation or arbitration in a more remote or unfamiliar jurisdiction, our first-hand experience and connections in coordinating such matters empower us to work with local counsel to find solutions.

We do not approach any dispute in isolation, but will work with you to identify and manage the related issues that may impact your company’s operational strength and financial well-being. We regularly provide counsel on sensitive reputation management issues and we also advise on the media, regulatory and governmental implications that accompany these matters. Our leading appellate and policyholder insurance coverage practices are always on hand to shape case strategy and guide you through any claims you may have or face. 

Above all, from the outset, we partner with you to manage disputes in a way that mitigates the day-to-day impact on your business while achieving the best results possible. Every step of our service has this goal in mind, and we proudly leverage innovative resources, technology, staffing, e-discovery, strategy, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and any other needs your dispute requires.

Whether you are an investor, lender, developer, landlord or tenant, you face the pressures of a particularly competitive real estate market. Local, regional or global, your market is constantly changing and shows no signs of slowing.

Your market is our market, and, whatever category you fall into, we are here to help you achieve your goals. At Reed Smith, our lawyers offer seamless, comprehensive service founded on insights gained over years of targeted real estate experience. We work with you to understand your objectives and tailor practical, commercial solutions that not only meet your immediate needs, but align with your wider business strategy.

Whatever the breadth of your real estate needs, you can take confidence that we will work with you and for you.